Patrick Cohn

Dr. Patrick Cohn is an expert mental performance coach who has helped athletes for over 30 years enhance their performance. Dr. Cohn earned a master's degree in sports psychology from CSUF and a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, specializing in Applied Sports Psychology.

Sports Psychology and Kids: Best Age to Start?

What age to start sports psychology

Some of the most common questions we receive from sports parents are: “When should kids start a sports psychology coaching program?” Does my child have to have a problem to start mental training for sports? How serious does my child have to be about sports to benefit from sports psychology? First, not all young athletes … Sport Psychology Article>>

Sport Psychology Success: Learning to Application

Sports Psychology Strategies for Competition

At Peak Performance Sports, we understand that mental training with athletes using sports psychology strategies is only the first step to improving performance. Our ultimate goal is for athletes to take this education and apply it to their sports performance. If an athlete understands sports psychology strategies, such as how to refocus when distracted, but … Sport Psychology Article>>

Is Sports Psychology Coaching for Elite Athletes?

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The short answer is: no! Sports psychology coaching can help athletes of all level improve their performance. Some parents and coaches think that sports psychology is only for professional or elite athletes, when in fact, all athletes can benefit from improving their mental game via sports psychology coaching. At Peak Performance Sports, we work with … Sport Psychology Article>>

Sports Psychology Improves Life Skills Too

Sports Psychology

Gaining Life Skills From Sports Psychology Parents of athletes who have joined a sports psychology program often report that their son or daughter has learned valuable mental skills beyond the athletic field. They say their kids not only improved confidence and focusing skills for sports, but also were able to apply these same skills to … Sport Psychology Article>>